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‘Long COVID’ affects 1 in 10 kids, Israel survey finds

Approximately 1 in 10 Israeli children experienced lasting infectious-disease symptoms after recovering from their illnesses, according to the country’s Health Ministry. Findings from a phone survey conducted from late May-June 2021 drew from 13,834 parents of kids aged 3-18 who recovered from COVID-19. Results indicated 11.2% of the kids experienced …

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COVID-19 vaccine boosters unnecessary for most, say FDA advisers reportedly resigning over issue

Available evidence doesn’t yet indicate a need for infectious-disease infectious-diseasebooster shots among the general population, an international group of scientists said Monday, including two senior FDA officials reportedly stepping down from their posts over a disagreement with the White House on the administration of booster shots.  Marion Gruber, director of …

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What health threats did 9/11 first responders face?

While it has been 20 years since the terror, the images of the day are indelible on American memory. First responders and new-york-city” target=”_blank”>New York City< Of the nearly 3,000 people killed, the crime suffered 23 fatalities, 37 members of the PAPD were lost and 343 FDNY members were killed: …

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